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How ADHD Affects the Brain and What That Means for Executive Functioning
October 19, 2025 ADHD is often misunderstood as “laziness” or a lack of effort. In reality, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects how several brain systems coordinate attention, motivation, emotion, and action. These differences show up most clearly in executive functions : the mental skills we use to plan, start, and finish tasks; regulate emotion; and manage time and priorities. Below I explain, in straightforward terms, which brain areas and chemicals are in
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Oct 194 min read
How do you know you are ready for therapy?
One of the most common questions I hear is: “How do I know if I’m ready for therapy?” For first-gen and neurodivergent folks, this...
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Sep 302 min read
Assimilation, Roots, and Belonging
This past weekend, people across Mexico and the U.S. celebrated El Grito de Independencia, Mexico’s Independence Day. For many of us who...
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Jul 222 min read
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